Two men were found dead in wooded areas in Elliot Lake in recent separate incidents.
The East Algoma OPP say that on July 23, a caller reported locating a deceased person in a wooded area north of Elliot Lake, near the Pipeline Road. A 67-year-old man was confirmed deceased.
On July 25, a caller reported locating a deceased person in a wooded area near Esten Drive North. A 72-year-old man was confirmed deceased.
These occurrences are not related in any way, nor is there any foul play suspected at this time. There is no threat to public safety.afety.
The East Algoma crime unit and the OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) assisted with the investigations. These investigations are ongoing under the direction of the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OCC-OFPS).
Post mortem examinations are expected to take place in Sault Ste. Marie at a later time.
